Ideas
How Norway Is Folding Civilians into National Defense
Not even the U.S. military can be everywhere, so whole-of-society defense is gaining in importance.
Ideas
Five Ways to Prepare Now for the Next Pandemic
Suggestion from public-health researchers with experience in disaster response.
Policy
Esper, McMaster, Panetta Endorse 9/11-Style Commission to Investigate Jan. 6 Insurrection
“We need to have serious people, independent people take a look at this,” Trump’s final confirmed defense secretary said.
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The Border Mess That Trump Left Behind
Reversing the previous administration’s cruelties isn’t the same as an unconditional welcome.
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After a Month, Just 900 DHS Employees Have Received COVID Vaccine
Some 53,000 agency employees are eligible for early access.
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How to Fight Domestic Extremism and Win Public Trust
After years of partisan politicization, national security leaders and workers need to be clear about how they'll keep us safe from each other.
Threats
Acting SecDef Defends Capitol Reaction, Says DoD Is Prepared for Next Week
Defense Department “absolutely” concerned about domestic terrorism next week but feels bureaucratic issues that delayed national guard are resolved.
Threats
It's Harder to Boot Right-Wing Extremists from Social Media Than ISIS
There are various reasons why. But studies suggest it’s still worth the effort.
Policy
Riots Shine Light on ‘Infamously Opaque’ Capitol Police
The 193-year old agency has a large budget and workforce, but lacks transparency mechanisms.
Ideas
How Will Biden’s Pentagon Handle Extreme Right-Wing Media?
The Capitol riot was just the latest tell for propaganda outlets masquerading as newsrooms.
Threats
US Capitol Now More Vulnerable As a Result of Wednesday’s Mob Attack, Former DHS Official Says
A lack of coordination among authorities was evident and will make securing the seat of legislature harder.
Ideas
Capitol Rioters Planned for Weeks in Plain Sight. The Police Weren’t Ready.
Insurrectionists made no effort to hide their intentions, but law enforcement protecting Congress was caught flat-footed.
Ideas
This is Not a Coup
The mob riot on the Capitol Building was disgusting, violent, and deadly. It’s still not a coup. And that matters.
Ideas
A Day of Deaths 25 Percent Higher Than Spring’s Worst
For the second week in a row, more COVID-19 deaths were reported in the U.S. than at any other time in the pandemic.
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Keep Politics Out of National-Security Advisory Boards
Trump’s appointment of loyalists to a DOD board sets a dangerous precedent.
Threats
Feds Race to Turn Off SolarWinds Products Amid Biggest Hack in Years
A critical flaw in software used throughout government was reportedly used to breach a major security company and at least two federal agencies.
Ideas
How to Build Trust in the Vaccines
To succeed in immunizing the population against COVID-19, the United States must draw on the resources it already has.
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